Lead Developer & Technical Architect - AI-Driven Backend

Salling Group; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Salling Group is seeking an experienced Lead Developer in Customer Tech to shape the architecture of our backend platforms and APIs. You will balance hands-on coding with technical leadership and guide distributed and offshore teams toward scalable, high-quality software.

You will work with Java, cloud-native technologies, microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures, embracing AI-powered development practices. Strong English communication with stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Java and cloud-native software engineering.
• Experience delivering microservices, APIs and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with Google Cloud, Azure or AWS.
• Ability to balance hands-on development with technical leadership.
• Strong English communication across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the technical architecture of backend platforms and APIs.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring across teams.
• Ensure solutions are secure, reliable, and aligned with architectural standards.
• Drive technical alignment and quality across offshore deliveries.
• Promote modern engineering practices, including AI-powered development tools.

Skills

Java

Cloud-native

Microservices

APIs

Event-driven

AI-powered

Technical leadership

Distributed teams

English communication

Job description

Salling Group is seeking an experienced Lead Developer in Customer Tech to shape the architecture of our backend platforms and APIs. You will balance hands-on coding with technical leadership and guide distributed and offshore teams toward scalable, high-quality software.

You will work with Java, cloud-native technologies, microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures, embracing AI-powered development practices. Strong English communication with stakeholders is essential.